Computational Structural Mechanics: Static and Dynamic Behaviors

Provides a cutting-edge treatment of functionally graded materials and the computational methods and solutions of FG static and vibration problems of plates. Using the Rayleigh-Ritz method, static and dynamic problems related to behavior of FG rectangular, Levy, elliptic, skew and annular plates are discussed in detail. A thorough review of the latest research results, computational methods and applications of FG technology make this an essential resource for researchers in academia and industry.

Explains application-oriented treatments of the functionally graded materials used in industry

Addresses relevant algorithms and key computational techniques

Provides numerical solutions of static and vibration problems associated with functionally graded beams and plates of different geometries